Fleeing from agents of the new communist government in Vietnam, an old man and three children begin an endless and seemingly hopeless struggle for survival as boat people.
An English translation of the diary of Dang Thuy Tram, a doctor who volunteered to serve in a Viet Cong battlefield hospital in the Quang Ngai Province during the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1970, when she was killed by American forces. Includes notes, photographs, and an introduction by Frances FitzGerald.
Examines daily life for teenagers living in Vietnam. Discusses their education, culture, fashion, food, pastimes, and family life. Includes a historical timeline, national statistics, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources.
Discusses some of the foods enjoyed in Vietnam and describes special foods that are part of such specific celebrations as Tet, Wandering Souls Day, and the Mid-Autumn Festival. Includes recipes.
Tells the life story of Senator John McCain up to 2001, describing his years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam, his work in the U.S. Senate, and his run for the presidency.
Examines the life and military career of John McCain, discussing his military family, his education, his years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam, and his work as a politician.